After Hours At The Wright Houses

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has expanded its After Hours program, which allows visitors to experience a Frank Lloyd Wright house in a casual, festive atmosphere that includes drinks and music. More info after the jump... The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will host a new After Hours 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Emil Bach House, 7415 N. Sheridan Road, in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Admission is $10 for Trust members and...

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust will host a new After Hours 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Emil Bach House, 7415 N. Sheridan Road, in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Admission is $10 for Trust members and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit here.

October After Hours will return Fridays, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, 26, 23 and 30 to the Frederick C. Robie House, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Admission is $30 for Trust members and $35 for non-members. For more information, visit here.

After Hours allows guests to wander these Wright homes, which are usually open for guided tours only. At both the Bach House and Robie House, a live jazz combo will perform. Beer, white wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The beautifully restored Emil Bach House, which Wright designed in 1915, has well-appointed grounds and a Japanese-style tea house that will be open to After Hours guests.

October After Hours at the Robie House is a chance to explore Wright’s 1910 Prairie-style masterpiece, including the balcony with its geometric leaded glass doors, the private upstairs spaces and the innovative open living room.

Nominated in 2015 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Frederick C. Robie House is a world-renowned masterpiece. The American Association of Architects named Robie House one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century. Emil Bach House is the only Frank Lloyd Wright building in Chicago that is available to rent for meetings and overnight events.

Be sure to follow the links here and here to make your reservations and get more info.